tzatziki (greek yogurt and cucumber sauce)

Name: Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce)
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) greek yogurt or plain; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon); 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 medium cucumbers, seeded, sliced in half and then sliced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt for salting cucumbers; - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Oct 12, 2012

I use this sauce on my Greek Burgers, Kabobs and Gryos. The trick to a good Tzatziki is thick yogurt. I use a good Greek Yogurt when I am not using my own homemade. If I am using plain yogurt I drain it in a small colander lined with a coffee filter for an hour while the cucumbers are draining after being salted.

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Ingredients

3 cups greek yogurt or plain
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium cucumbers, seeded, sliced in half and then sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt for salting cucumbers
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make tzatziki (greek yogurt and cucumber sauce)

Step 1

If you don't have Greek yogurt, strain plain yogurt as described above. Peel cucumbers, then cut in half lengthwise and take a small spoon and scrape out seeds. Discard seeds. (If you use the small seedless or European cucumbers with few seeds, you can skip this step.) Slice cucumbers, then put in a colander, sprinkle on 1 T salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to draw out water. Drain well and wipe dry with paper towel.

Step 2

In food processor with steel blade, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add olive oil. Process until well blended, then stir this mixture into the yogurt. Taste before adding any extra salt, then salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend. (This resting time is very important.)
Step 3

Tzatziki will keep for a few days or more in the refrigerator, but you will need to drain off any water and stir each time you use it.
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